CMA Fest is held in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, with major events centered around Nissan Stadium and several stages and fan activities spread across the city. The official site also notes the festival returns to Nashville for 2027.

Main areas

  • Nissan Stadium for the nightly stadium concerts.
  • Downtown Nashville stages and fan zones, including areas around Broadway, Riverfront Park, and the Music City Center.

What that means

It is not a single-venue event, so you move between multiple downtown locations rather than staying in one arena. That setup is part of what makes CMA Fest feel like a citywide country-music takeover.

Quick scoop

If you are planning a visit, the simplest answer is: downtown Nashville.